Senior Program Manager in Chaska, Minnesota at Beckman Coulter Diagnostics

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DIAGNOSTICS: IMPROVE PATIENT CARE, INCREASE QUALITY AND LOWER COSTS

The healthcare industry is changing, and new challenges require new thinking. That's why we don't stop at developing quality clinical diagnostic instruments and assays that enhance your laboratory or network of laboratories. By working with Beckman Coulter, you gain access to a suite of innovations in products, services and business processes that enhance clinical effectiveness and operational productivity.

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Job ID: BEC015269

About Us

Beckman Coulter develops, manufactures and markets products that simplify, automate and innovate complex biomedical testing. Our diagnostic systems, found in hospitals and other critical care settings around the world, produce information used by physicians to diagnose disease, make treatment decisions and monitor patients. Scientists use our life science research instruments to study complex biological problems including causes of disease and potential new therapies or drugs. More than 275,000 Beckman Coulter systems operate in both diagnostics and life sciences laboratories on all seven continents. For 80 years, our products have been making a difference in peoples’ lives by improving the productivity of medical professionals and scientists, supplying critical information for improving patient health and reducing the cost of care.

Beckman Coulter offers a broad array of comprehensive, competitive benefit programs that add value to associates' and their families' lives. Whether it's a health care program or paid time off, our programs contribute to life beyond the job. Check out our benefits. We think you'll like what you see.

If you believe your education and experience are in line with the position description and qualifications referred to above, and are motivated, energetic, and looking for a new and exciting opportunity, please submit your resume online at the URL below or at www.beckmancoulter.com.

Applies advanced technical experience, skill and performance to the oversight of multiple projects, to achieve strategic goals through new product delivery and management of the product life cycle for key program and products.

Works cross-functionally and consults frequently with Manufacturing, Engineering, Research and Development, Quality, Regulatory and Marketing, in addition to other functional groups.

Supports the strategic direction for the Chemistry product line including intellectual property, regulatory, development, manufacturing, maintenance, and commercial support required to launch and achieve product line growth targets.

Routinely communicates project goals, status, requirements, and deliverables to the Business Unit Product Planning Group

Works closely with Business Unit management to define, support, and implement functional infrastructure to support the needs of the Chemistry business globally.

Manage the program through Core Team members and their Extended Teams to deliver robust, manufacturable products which meet the defined delivery timeline, design inputs and quality metrics to meet business unit goals.

Directs Core Team project activities and resolves issues escalated to the Core Team

Makes or facilitates project trade-off decisions within the boundaries of the PBDT approved project contract

Is responsible for the budget, schedule, resource management, and performance of the program

Communication focal point for the project to PBDT, Product Planning Group, and Functional Management

Responsible for achievement of QCD (Quality, Cost, Delivery) metrics for their programs

Identify and drive countermeasures in instances when project is overdue or exceeding budget

Establish and monitor use of tools for project tracking and management

Establishes project milestones and monitors adherence to master plan

Ensures compliance to Beckman Coulter and Danaher policies and procedures

Effectively employs Danaher Business System (DBS) tools and concepts to maximize efficiency and quality

Job Requirements

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Life Science, Engineering, Medical device business management or related field with 14 plus years of relevant experience or a Master’s degree with 12 years of relevant experience. MBA is a significant plus.

Minimum of 5-10 years of relevant work experience in scientific or engineering management; a minimum of 2-5 years in program or project management (required).

Project management Professional (PMP) certification or similar certification such as Kepner Tregor PM training is strongly recommended.

Ability to travel is mandatory (domestic and internationally) likely 20-30% of time

Additional Considerations:

The ideal candidate for this position demonstrates leadership that is earned and is not attained via position power. This true leader must be capable of motivating teams to achieve results that they themselves did not realize they were capable of achieving. The ability to drive change in culture and behaviors is a key attribute of the successful candidate. In order to succeed in this aspect the leader must have superior intellect and must demonstrate outstanding work ethic, be capable of understanding and articulating complex scientific, interpersonal, regulatory, and business issues, thus leading and motivating by example, teaching and coaching. This leader will also demonstrate the courage required to balance successfully the quality / timeliness polarity of superior Program Management and drive teams to succeed, or have the courage to change directions appropriately, as the facts present themselves. As senior staff, this candidate must possess proven ability to mentor and lead as well as skills in charting the course of the PMO for future state.

Diversity & Inclusion

At Danaher, we are dedicated to building and sustaining a truly diverse and inclusive culture. These are not just words on a page—Diversity and Inclusion is a top priority for the company, and it ties deeply to each of our core values. Danaher Corporation and all Danaher Companies are equal opportunity employers that evaluate applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or other characteristics protected by law.

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Danaher Corporation Overview

Danaher is a global science & technology innovator committed to helping our customers solve complex challenges and improve quality of life worldwide. Our world class brands are leaders in some of the most demanding and attractive industries, including life sciences, medical diagnostics, dental, environmental and applied solutions. Our globally diverse team of 71,000 associates is united by a common culture and operating system, the Danaher Business System, which serves as our competitive advantage. We generated $19.9B in revenue last year. We are ranked #162 on the Fortune 500 and our stock has outperformed the S&P 500 by more than 5,200% over 25 years.

At Danaher, you can build a career in a way no other company can duplicate. Our brands allow us to offer dynamic careers across multiple industries. We're innovative, fast-paced, results-oriented, and we win. We need talented people to keep winning. Here you'll learn how DBS is used to shape strategy, focus execution, align our people, and create value for customers and shareholders. Come join our winning team.

Danaher is committed to competitive compensation that typically has key components including base salary, variable annual incentive compensation based on personal and company performance, and long-term incentive.